Medical Device Engineer 1 - Sensor Design & Characterization

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

9d

About The Position

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us. Meet the team: The Sensor Design and Characterization group within the Research and Development (R&D) organization is dedicated to the design and development of cutting-edge sensor technologies, guiding them from initial concept through to commercialization. These innovations are essential to improving the accuracy, reliability, and robustness of CGM systems. Our multidisciplinary team brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment that drives creative problem-solving and breakthrough solutions. Where you come in: You will design and conduct benchtop and in-vivo experiments to evaluate existing and emerging CGM technologies at the component, sensor subassembly, and full system levels. You will collaborate with management and project leaders to align on project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. You will develop, standardize, and validate electrochemical bench test methods, including delivering test protocols and specifications, providing justification for engineering controls, and preparing comprehensive test reports. You will coordinate R&D sensor builds, equipment procurement, and related assignments. You will apply statistical techniques to analyze large datasets, assess system performance, and identify key parameters. You will partner with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently, proactively addressing dependencies. You will present findings through oral presentations and written reports to peers and management. You will contribute to intellectual property development by drafting invention disclosures.

Requirements

• You have a B.S. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You have a technical background in electrochemistry or biosensors.
• You have hands-on experience working in a wet laboratory environment.
• You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, test method development, and problem-solving skills.
• You have experience with software tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or SolidWorks.
• You possess a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• You can effectively work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have excellent scientific communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 0-2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct benchtop and in-vivo experiments to evaluate existing and emerging CGM technologies at the component, sensor subassembly, and full system levels.
• Collaborate with management and project leaders to align on project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop, standardize, and validate electrochemical bench test methods, including delivering test protocols and specifications, providing justification for engineering controls, and preparing comprehensive test reports.
• Coordinate R&D sensor builds, equipment procurement, and related assignments.
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze large datasets, assess system performance, and identify key parameters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently, proactively addressing dependencies.
• Present findings through oral presentations and written reports to peers and management.
• Contribute to intellectual property development by drafting invention disclosures.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
• Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees